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$114+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose (SBA - SJC)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SJC
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to San Jose (SJC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$227
(Southwest)

One-way from

$114
(Southwest)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$766
From Santa Barbara to San Jose
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:40 amSBA - SJC
1 stop3h 35mSouthwest
Thu 9/46:40 amSJC - SBA
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$227
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/197:30 pmSBA - SJC
1 stop16h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/268:00 amSJC - SBA
2 stops26h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$308
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:00 amSBA - SJC
2 stops15h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/94:00 pmSJC - SBA
3 stops19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,518
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/194:39 pmSBA - SJC
2 stops21h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/263:00 pmSJC - SBA
2 stops27h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$2,090

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Santa Barbara

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San Jose

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/28

5:40 am-9:15 am

1 stop3h 35m

San Jose

Thu 9/4

6:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 00m

$227

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/19

7:30 pm-11:57 am

1 stop16h 27m

San Jose

Tue 8/26

8:00 am-10:32 am

2 stops26h 32m

$308

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/5

6:00 am-9:02 pm

2 stops15h 02m

San Jose

Sat 8/9

4:00 pm-11:50 am

3 stops19h 50m

$1,518

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/19

4:39 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops21h 36m

San Jose

Tue 8/26

3:00 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$2,090

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/21

4:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop3h 20m

$114

Santa BarbaraSan Jose

SBA - SJC

SBASJC

Santa Barbara

Thu 8/21

7:29 pm-9:11 am

1 stop13h 42m

$197

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Deals found on 7/29

Best time to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SBA to SJC?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Jose

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Jose. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Jose. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to San Jose by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to San Jose, with prices starting at $227. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $308 and $1,518, respectively. You may be able to fly from Santa Barbara to San Jose for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Barbara to San Jose flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to San Jose by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to San Jose (average of $255). Flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose in June is currently the most expensive (average of $359). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to San Jose

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to San Jose. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$227Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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